TACO TUESDAY - but make it breakfast.
This taco scramble does just that. It turns your favorite Mexican food in to a breakfast dish (or lunch or dinner...no judgement) sans tortilla and chips.
With eggs and ground beef, this scramble is loaded down with protein. Protein is great for keeping you full and satiated as well as helping you build muscle.
It's important to make sure you're eating enough protein every day, and this recipe will help you hit your goal.
The great thing about tacos is that you can top them with all your favorite things. This scramble is no different. Personally, I like diced tomatoes, cilantro, ...
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Our Top 10 Easy Almond Flour Recipes
If you follow a paleo diet, but you love baked goods, chances are you're somewhat familiar with almond flour. For people like yourself, almond flour recipes are somewhat of a saving grace.
This nutrient-packed, gluten-free flour allows us to have our (paleo) cake and eat it too. But let's be honest, the stuff isn't cheap (compared to regular old flour that you can find in the baking aisle) and there's a learning curve to be able to bake with it.
Thankfully, there are a lot of people on the internet who want you to be able to whip up delicious foods with almond flour - while taking the difficulty out of it. Seriously - if you google ...
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Guacamole Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are the ultimate potluck food. I can't think of one family gathering that involved food that I've been to that hasn't included these delicacies. They're usually made by my grandma - and they are THE best.
But, unfortunately, for our paleo or dairy-free friends, deviled eggs are off the menu. Such a shame because they are so dang delicious, in my opinion.
Here's some good news for the day though - you don't have to miss out on deviled eggs if you follow this recipe.
Instead of using the egg yolk and mayo, this version uses creamy avocado and tomato and onion to spice it up. It's a little like a Mexican spin on the ...
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Salmon Kale Salad
Salmon + kale is a match made in heaven. Don't believe me? Just wait until you try this salmon kale salad.
You pretty much can't go wrong with a good piece of salmon. As always, we recommend wild caught salmon. Of course, this isn't a deal breaker if you can't find wild caught, or if the price tag is a little too high.
There's some evidence that shows that farm-raised *may* actually be higher in omega-3 fatty acids due to the feed the fish are fed. But often, this type of fish contains more contaminants or even disease.
Because of this, we stick to our recommendation that wild caught is best if possible.
But let's get back to ...
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Berry Chia Smoothie Bowl
If I'm being honest with you, I'm not a huge fan of smoothies. But when the hot days of summer roll around, I like to whip one up every now and then. And this smoothie bowl is usually my go to.
Summer is the absolute best time to take advantage of the deliciousness of berries. They are in season and abundant and they taste better than ever. If you are able, try to hit up a berry patch and pick them until your heart is content. Then you can freeze them and they'll be available for you to use in your smoothies for months to come.
This recipe calls for frozen berries, but if you have berries in your fridge that you need to use up, those ...
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Steak Burrito Bowls
MOVE OVER, CHIPOTLE! These steak burrito bowls will have you excited to skip your usual Chipotle run and dive into these at home instead.
Burrito bowls are in my regular dinner rotation weekly. They're so easy and a sneaky way to get in a lot of vegetables relatively easily. You can load the bowls down with whatever you're feeling that day - peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, jalapenos, cauliflower, etc.
With lots of spices and steak (opt for grass-fed if you can), this bowl doesn't lack flavor. You're going to cook the steak, peppers, and onions in the oven while the cauliflower rice steams in the microwave. It comes together ...
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Safer Skincare: 3 Beauty Products You Should Swap
Safer beauty products are having a moment. And rightfully so. As a society, I think we are coming around to the idea that it’s important what we put *in* our body - but it’s also just as important for what we put *on* our body. Our skin is the largest organ we have. When you think of it in that light, it totally makes sense that we should be really careful about what we slather on it.
The whole world of safer skincare can be overwhelming though. Where do you start? What do you look for? How do you do it without breaking the bank? Let’s be honest...quality products are *not* cheap.
I suggest taking baby steps. You don’t have to go ...
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Roasted Tomato and Tuna Zoodles
This is a perfect example of a summertime meal. It's light, it's fresh, it's full of seasonal flavor. This roasted tomato and tuna zoodle recipe will have you basking in all that amazing summertime deliciousness.
If you're a pasta lover, zoodles are the way to go. You can get that pasta fix without all of the carbs. And luckily for you - we've got a bunch of zoodle recipes on the blog. Shrimp basil zoodles, zoodles and cauliflower garlic cream sauce, and Instant Pot pork and noodles just to name a few.
How do you even make zoodles? - you may be asking yourself. Great question! There are, of course, a few ways. But our favorite ...
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Our Favorite Summer Vegetables
Summertime, and the livin’s easy…(aaaand the veggies are the best.)
Ok, so maybe Sublime didn’t sing about the veggies. That’s my little remix. But seriously, summer vegetables are the best. Am I right or am I right?
There’s just something amazing about the warm weather, the long days, and abundance of fresh produce that makes me so happy. Living in the Pacific Northwest, I’m fortunate to have access to more summer farmers markets than I even know what to do with. And beyond that, there are markets that even run year-round. A total luxury.
Access to locally grown, fresh produce is relatively easy. And I definitely don’t take that ...
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How The Keto Diet Could Benefit Navy SEALs
It’s no secret that the ketogenic diet is a trendy diet right now. It’s probably right up there with the celery juice fad that you see all over Instagram. If you haven’t taken the dive into keto, I bet you know at least one person who has...and if not, you’ve at least heard of the diet yourself.
Keto Diet Explained
The popularity of the diet is at an all-time high. And I have to assume that’s in part to the massive number of stories you can find online from people who have successfully reached their goals living a keto lifestyle.
The goal of the ketogenic diet is to switch the body’s main fuel source from carbohydrates ...
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